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Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA, tries new approach to school discipline — suspensions drop 85% « ACEs Too High

We do a lot of thing wrong in America compared to other countries. Treating our kids like automatons or pieces on a …

Humpty Dumpty – A Good Egg?

Just about every book of nursery rhymes with the Humpty Dumpty poem shows an anthropomorphic egg sitting on an imposing partition before ending up as a shattered shell and soon-to-be-omelet at the foot of the wall. Lies!

My Causes

There is only just so much time in a life, and there are more than enough causes for several lifetimes. Out of necessity, we pick and chose the battles we are the most willing to fight…even (or perhaps especially) if a winning outcome is not assured. These are mine.

Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior (WSJ.com)

Like many of us have been saying, it boils down to this: expect excellence and know that regardless of any nascent talent, …

9 Silly Things People Say When They Hear You Don’t Want Kids (And Ways to Counter Them)

Wanting kids isn’t just the social norm, it’s said to be a biological imperative. But yet, some of us choose not to …

Was It Easier Being a Kid?

I was watching some children in the neighborhood playing. Some were doing something with a ball. Others (this was weird) were sitting at the curb texting. Now, while I’m happy that they are apparently at least somewhat literate, at least enough for texting, I couldn’t help but wonder if something gets lost?

Are Men Useful For Anything Other Than Gamete Production?

I have an XY chromosome pair. I say this only as a fact. When I consider the species to which I belong, I can’t help but wonder what possible use the 50-ish percent of us with that particular genetic trait have other than to provide a necessary component for procreation?

Michelle Obama Talks About Education and Personal Responsibility

Michelle Obama, First Mom of the United States (and gracious First Lady, as well), spoke with kids (and parents) about how important it is to instill a sense of personal responsibility about life and education early.

Sex and the Single Cyborg

In a world where the machines are in charge, the old ways of making babies are dead. The intelligent machines will want to continue their reign. Being made out of metal and all…how are they going to do that? How could they possibly be fruitful and multiply?

In Praise of the Innocent Ignorance of Youth

Sometimes when I’m in a lively discussion with older people like myself, they seem surprised that I stand out in support of today’s youth. They complain about how they are directionless and irresponsible. They label them as lazy or as hooligans who will bring about the end of civilization. It makes me chuckle.

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Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA, tries new approach to school discipline — suspensions drop 85% « ACEs Too High

Humpty Dumpty – A Good Egg?

My Causes

Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior (WSJ.com)

9 Silly Things People Say When They Hear You Don’t Want Kids (And Ways to Counter Them)

Was It Easier Being a Kid?

Are Men Useful For Anything Other Than Gamete Production?

Michelle Obama Talks About Education and Personal Responsibility

Sex and the Single Cyborg

In Praise of the Innocent Ignorance of Youth

I’ll Have a DLT, Please

T:TSCC 0206 – The Tower Is Tall But the Fall Is Short

Is Being Bilingual a Must in Today’s America?